Man jailed for punching victim causing skull fractures and blood clots on brain
Steve Wenzel from Upton, Poole now been sentenced to 18 months in prison after leaving his victim with "significant brain injuries" following the "nasty assault".
He was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown court on Friday, August 1.
The 37-year-old man was charged with 'serious assault' in Upton.
Dorset Police received a report at 4.24pm on Saturday, October 12, 2024, that a man aged in his 50s had been punched in the face by a man at the Upton Social Club in Poole Road.
(Image: Dorset Police) Officers attended alongside the ambulance service.
Following a fast-moving investigation, and a local man, aged in his 30s, was located and arrested.
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries, including multiple skull fractures and blood clots on the blain.
Following enquiries, Wenzel was arrested and subsequently charged in connection with the incident.
The defendant faced trial at Bournemouth Crown Court on July 31 and August 1 2025, where he was convicted for inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.
A Bournemouth woman aged in her 30s was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, but she was released under investigation.
Detective Constable Fiona Napier, of Dorset Police, said: 'This was a nasty assault committed by Steven Wenzel, who then fled the scene in efforts to evade our officers.
'We responded swiftly to attend the scene and launched a full investigation into the circumstances. I am pleased that we were able to apprehend Wenzel and ensure he faced justice for his actions."
DC Napier added: 'There is no excuse for Wenzel's violent actions which left the victim with significant brain injuries and the courts have reflected the severity of this offence with a prison sentence. I would like to thank the victim and his family for their support throughout the investigation.'
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